compassion

Compassion is the wish for sentient beings to be free from suffering and its causes. Posts include teachings and meditations on how to develop and increase compassion.

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Buddhist Worldview

Applying interdependence to daily life

Understanding interdependence enables us to create the causes of happiness for this and future lives.

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Volume 4 Following in the Buddha's Footsteps

Qualities of Buddha’s body, speech and mind

Explaining the qualities of Buddha's body, speech and mind, and beginning the section on Buddha…

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By Prison Volunteers

A prison visit

Reflections on a first visit to Airway Heights Correctional Center.

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Teachings

Refuting a permanent self

A refutation of partless atoms, permanent objects, and other wrong views.

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Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2024

Kindness, letting go, and attachment

Exploring how we can change our perspective and our behavior to benefit ourselves and others.

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Young Adults Explore Buddhism 2024

Happiness and pain come from the mind

Answering questions about karma, emotions and how to progress on the spiritual path.

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